The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil out of the valve cover gasket and the spark plug wire retainer causing a misfire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but failed to properly accelerate while driving. The contact stated that there were fumes inside of the vehicle which caused eye irritation. The contact stated that the TPMS, check engine, service engine, seat belt, and air bags warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, after refueling, the fuel gauge failed to provide an accurate fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the spark plug retainer and valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03V238000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 264,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and repaired. The type of repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 11/12/14

- Conroe, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. While the engine was turned off and the contact was away from the vehicle, the occupant on the passenger side struck the gear shifter. The vehicle rolled three feet. The passenger was able to shift into park and the vehicle stopped. Whenever the shifter moves out of gear, the vehicle will roll continuously. The failure occurs whether the engine is on or off. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 156,000.

- Barmun, MN, USA

Certified ltr reporting defective transmission performance on a 2001 bonnevile.

- Pocahontas, AR, USA

Our problems started with the transmission slipping at initial launch. A real suprise and safety concern when pulling into traffic. This would happen without warning. I dropped the transmission oil pan and revealed metal debris and gear teeth. Upon further investigation, I have learned that a (alleged) defective thrust bearing, supplied (1999) by GM's supplier, fails and destroys the 'sun/reaction gearset' and the debris contaminates the inside workings of this 4T65-E transmission. Just showing the debris to the GM service manager, they offered to do a 50/50 split on repairs. I insisted on 100% since the transmission didn't even make it to the recommended 50K oil and filter change. With the fact of not getting a written estimate, but a verbal estimate of a max cost to me of $3500 for the repair, I had an independent rebuild the unit. There is a technical service bulletin #03-07-30-017 issued May 7, 2003, describing the dealer fix (rebuild) for this failure. This tsb covers this model trans that is used in 1999-2002 Buick century, Lesabre, Park Avenue, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Venture, Oldsmobile intrigue, Silhouette, Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Prix, Montana, 2000-2002 Chevrolet Impala, 2001-2002 Pontiac aztek, 2002 Buick rendezvous, all with the transaxle auto 4-speed, 4T65E(RPO MN3) there is a technical service bulletin written #03-07-30-017 issued May 7, 2003. It is also understood that the replacement thrust bearings are correctly made now, and for the 2004 model of this transmission, GM is using a special coating (balzer coating) on the 'sun/reaction gearset' to increase durability of the components

- Chardon, OH, USA